Note: Alarmy was tested on a Samsung Galaxy Note III smartphone. This app has been in my use for a while now and has never failed to wake me up. I have also tested the app on Samsung Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note IV smartphones.
The Good
The app is great at what it is meant to do, which is to wake you up when you need it. I recently got into taking power naps but realized that those short naps were actually 4-6 hours long. Naturally desperate times called for desperate measures and I started using Alarmy again. Suffice to say my naps are now significantly shorter. The interface is user-friendly and the wake-up mechanics are amazing. The picture method works amazingly and does get you out of bed. The downside is that you will curse the past for doing this but become thankful when you are fully awake.
The Bad
The photo method is a little too strict in judging angles. Also if you use flash while taking a photo, you will need to use flash again for the app to register a match. The app also has advertisements on the exit prompt. This is just annoying as you have to select OK to exit.
The Bottom Line
Alarmy is an amazing alarm app and will serve you quite well. The free version is fully capable of waking you up either by the innovative photo method or the shake to stop one. The interface is great and the app is very easy to use. There are abundant options to make your experience personalized. All in all I wholeheartedly recommend this app to those who are constantly getting late for court hearings and posting letters.
Getting The Alarm
The app makes it extremely easy for new comers to understand the app. There is an elaborate tutorial for your convenience. By elaborate I mean it explains almost all the functions of the app which will enable you to use it immediately.
Some of the functions are pretty standard for an alarm app on Android but some are relatively new. I highly recommend that you check the full tutorial out before going on to actual usage.
The Interface
The settings are actually pretty great for an alarm app and give you everything you may need. I love detailed apps and this one certainly fits the bill.
Setting The Alarm
From here you can set the time, the repetition, the ring tone and even vibration. This is very much a standard among any alarm app you use. However the Alarm method reveals some additional goodies.
If you tap on the Alarm off method button you will see that there are two different options available. Take a picture and shake. Another option is recently added which is the solve math problems one, the only problem is that it comes with the paid version alone.
The Methods
If you select the take a picture option you will need to actually take a picture of anything. The app will save it and when the alarm rings you will need to take that picture again in order to turn it off. This is a great method which works almost 70 percent of the time. If you took a picture at night the app will have a difficult time recognizing it in the morning. I suggest you take the picture the morning before to avoid confusion. Once you have taken the picture all is well from then on.
Another great method is the shake method. While it may seem simple at first, it is actually not. You may be thinking this is a great way to shut off that annoying alarm, a flick of the wrist and the sound goes away. WRONG! You will need to shake the phone for around 20-30 times depending on your settings. This means you will be fully awake before the last shake.
Permissions
Conclusion
Well, to me, Alarmy is one of the best alarm apps on Android. It is the one app which can wake me up on time no matter what. Although I wouldn’t actually use the image alarm feature daily, it is certainly a great way to make sure you wake up for your wedding. If you have any questions or suggestions, just comment below.
